Isolated laryngeal tuberculosis: A diagnostic dilemma

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCEPrimary laryngeal tuberculosis (PLTB) is a rare condition. The symptoms and findings are not specific in most of the cases. Patients are diagnosed essentially based on histopathological examination and mycobacterial culture.CASE REPORTWe report the case of a 42-year-old wo...

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports 2024, Vol.116, p.109376-109376
Main Authors: Bouatay, R, Bouaziz, N, Abdallah, H, Ben Hammouda, S, Koubaa, J
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCEPrimary laryngeal tuberculosis (PLTB) is a rare condition. The symptoms and findings are not specific in most of the cases. Patients are diagnosed essentially based on histopathological examination and mycobacterial culture.CASE REPORTWe report the case of a 42-year-old woman who presented to our hospital with dysphonia and dysphagia. Direct laryngoscopy revealed a lesion of the supraglottis. CT scan found a diffuse thickening of the entire surface of the larynx. A biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of tuberculosis.CLINICAL DISCUSSIONPrimary laryngeal tuberculosis is a rare clinical entity despite its close anatomical and physiological proximity to the lungs.CONCLUSIONClinician should keep in mind the existence of primary laryngeal tuberculosis to avoid delayed diagnosis and treatment, which can lead to high morbidity and mortality.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.109376